Mechanical Shift Engineer

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer looking to work in one of London’s most high-profile critical environments? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading Facilities Management company supporting a major £150 million refurbishment project.\n \n As a Mechanical Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining operational continuity across critical mechanical systems, ensuring zero downtime in a fast-paced and technically demanding environment.\n \n The Role\n \n In this Mechanical Shift Engineer position, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of essential building services systems during a large-scale infrastructure upgrade.\n \n Key responsibilities include:\n \nOverseeing and supporting mechanical systems throughout a major refurbishment project \nCarrying out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on air source heat pumps and HVAC equipment \nWorking collaboratively with electrical engineers and wider engineering teams to maintain system integrity \nDelivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical plant \nEnsuring all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and compliance standards \nResponding quickly to technical issues in a live TV and broadcasting environment where service continuity is critical \nSupporting operational excellence within a complex critical facilities environment About You\n \n To succeed as a Mechanical Shift Engineer, you’ll need strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding ability, and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.\n \n You will ideally have:\n \nA Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent \nProven experience within building services, facilities management, or critical environments \nStrong knowledge of HVAC systems, heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems \nExperience working with air source heat pumps and associated mechanical plant \nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills \nThe ability to remain calm and effective within high-pressure operational environments \nPrevious experience in critical facilities, data centres, broadcasting, or healthcare environments would be advantageous What’s In It For You?\n \n This is an outstanding opportunity for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a respected FM provider with long-term stability, significant investment, and genuine career prospects.\n \n Benefits include:\n \nCompetitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 \nOvertime opportunities and additional shift availability \nLong-term security with strong TUPE protections \nExposure to a landmark £150 million refurbishment project \nSupportive engineering team and collaborative working culture \nOngoing investment in facilities, training, and infrastructure Why Apply?\n \n This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of critical engineering operations in London. If you’re a proactive Mechanical Shift Engineer who thrives in technically challenging environments and wants to be part of a high-performing facilities team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.\n \n Apply Now\n \n To apply for this Mechanical Shift Engineer opportunity, click Apply Now and send your CV to Brandon Turland today.\n \n Interviews are taking place immediately, so don’t miss your chance to join a leading Facilities Management team delivering excellence in one of the UK’s most demanding environments